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Ms. Sylvester from Springfield, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Giving Students with Autism the Chance to be Independent Learners!

Help me give my students the educational system Osmo, noise cancelling headphones, and a vibrating pillow! I teach in an inner city self contained autism classroom and need help getting my students resources they can use easily!

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The program Osmo was an educational learning game I was introduced to when I was teaching in the suburbs. When I made the transition to the inner city, the resources that were provided were not completely suitable for my students, especially our non-speaking friends. I teach in a self-contained classroom with grades three through five. My goal is to give these children a better education and a sense of independence!

I believe that this program will allow my students to develop their skills independently.

The vibrating pillow I am asking for is specifically for one of my students who has high sensory needs, especially when stimming or getting overwhelmed. The noise-cancelling headphones would give each child the independence to block noise out, especially when a student is having a meltdown. Although many of my students are non-speaking, they are not mute. Many students yell throughout the day or make loud noises when trying to communicate.

Thank you so much for considering helping my students become independent learners! They need help with many tasks in their lives and this program will let them do things on their own and make it easier for me to ensure all student needs are being met!

Ms. Sylvester Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Springfield, MA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

7 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Osmo Genius Starter Kit - 7 Educational iPad Games for Spelling & Math, Ages 6-10 • Amazon Business $139.99 2 $279.98
Amylove 6 Pcs Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Noise Reduction Headphones Bulk 27db Adjustable for Autism Sensory Kids • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Special Supplies Bumble Bee Sensory Vibrating Pillow, Pressure Activated for Kids and Adults, Plush Minky Soft with Textured Therapy Stimulation Bumps. Size: 11 by 20 inches • Amazon Business $36.09 1 $36.09

Materials cost

$355.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.89

Total project goal

$459.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.28

1 Donor

-$306.19

Donations toward project cost

-$260.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.93

match offer

-$153.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.96

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 $0.00

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